Putting the word ‘toxic’ before ‘positivity’ gives it a rather negative vibe, don’t you think? But the clue is in the name itself as it can sometimes be interpreted as a lack of empathy, and often unintentional. This is because when we feel uncomfortable with a situation and how it makes us feel, our emotional reaction can be inappropriate.
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Love the Skin You’re In: The Perimenopausal Princess Papers (Part 16)
Periods stopping was something I was aware of and looked forward to, but skin issues? Who knew about the effect perimenopause and menopause would have on our skin? So what kinds of things should we be looking out for and what can we do about them?
Self Sabotage: Stop the Cycle
Have you ever asked yourself “why does this keep happening to me?” or find yourself repeating the same mistakes over and over again? Maybe you try and make changes to your life, but feel like you are chasing your tail as you end up where you started time and time again. From tucking into aContinue reading “Self Sabotage: Stop the Cycle”
It’s OK to Slow Down
Places to go. Things to do. People to see. All we do is rush about, cramming everything into our day and get stressed about it. But does is really need to be this way? The short answer is no, it doesn’t. We have all got impatient in a supermarket checkout queue. We’ll get mad ifContinue reading “It’s OK to Slow Down”
Letting Go of Toxic Parents
When you are on the receiving end of unreasonable behaviour or words and actions that hurt so much they sting, it kills you inside that the people you should respect most in the world make it impossible for you to love them.
Scream if You Want To Go Faster: The Perimenopausal Princess Papers (Part 15)
Aunt Flo. Time of the month. Shark week. Got the painters in. Code red. Girl flu. Leak week. Call periods whatever you like … I’m over the whole thing. I’ve had enough now. I just want perimenopause to be over. It’s not funny any more.
Workout Tips for Lazy People
There came a point in my life when I realised I was never going to have a thigh gap and my upper arms were always going to jiggle. No matter how hard I worked out, I knew I was stuck with my wobbly bits. I’m not a lazy person, don’t get me wrong. Okay. Well,Continue reading “Workout Tips for Lazy People”
Light Up Your Life with The Little Flame
o isn’t seduced by a candle? From that gentle, flickering light to the calming and soothing vibes they emit as they ease our minds and help us to relax, candles are a key ingredient when you are trying to create a warm and cosy space in your home.
Am I on Mute? How to make yourself heard
Do you ever feel like you are invisible? You’ll be at a social event or in a team meeting at work:- you’ll have planned for either event, be it your appearance or researched what you needed to say, but you somehow end up feeling like you are on the side-lines, undervalued or even ignored. ThereContinue reading “Am I on Mute? How to make yourself heard”
The Invisible Symptoms: The Perimenopausal Princess Papers (Part 14)
You can see if she having a hot flush. Her huffing and puffing along with hand-fanning will give away that she’s feeling a tad warm. If you are talking to her and she mixes up her words or gets flustered, you will know the meno-fog has descended. But you’ll have no idea about her other symptoms: the ones that are embarrassing, rarely discussed and have a huge impact on her life and emotions. And not all of them are ‘downstairs’.
So Just Be 